Boys basketball
Dameon Mason, West Aurora
The senior poured in 41 points to lead the top-ranked Blackhawks to an overtime victory over East Aurora.
Zach Pancratz, Schaumburg
Led the No. 19 Saxons with 21 points, including a three-pointer at the buzzer, in a 76-73 win over Peoria Richwoods.
Peter Stankiewicz, St. Laurence
Finished with 18 points–all on second-half three-pointers–to rally the No. 20 Vikings to an overtime win over then-No. 19 St. Rita.
Girls basketball
Maeve Whelan-Wuest, Francis Parker
Totaled 34 points and 25 rebounds in two wins.
Boys bowling
Alex de Guzman, Fenwick
Rolled a 2,788 over 12 games to finish second in the state.
Girls gymnastics
Lindsay Borkan, Stevenson
The junior earned a perfect score of 10 on the uneven bars to win the individual title and claimed the all-around championship at the North Suburban Conference meet.
Wrestling
DeSean Ferrell, West Aurora
Won his second straight DuPage Valley Conference title at 189 pounds.
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Athletes of the week are selected from nominations by coaches and Tribune staffers based on performances during the previous week. Fax nominations to 312-828-9392.




